For those of you in New York, LA, or London, Supreme’s latest offering will be available in-store on August 24th and at the Tokyo locale on the 26th. For the rest of us next Thursday, August 29th, marks the much anticipated, on-line release of Supreme’s Fall/Winter ’14 Collection. After looking over all of the new […]

The 23rd of February is a big day in the sneaker kingdom. The release of the “year” bestows upon us. This is not about that (IMO) amazing shoe. This is about how on the 23rd Nike basketball is taking us all to school; the LeBron X “Tennis Ball” is also going to be released on […]

The Adidas DRose 3.5 is now available in “Year of the Snake” format, with “Chicago Bulls” themed colorways soon to follow. The “Year of the Snake” is great looking shoe (only size 15 left on Adidas, and a FSR on Footlocker) retailing at $180.00. This YOTS features a mostly turquoise and black upper, turquoise laces, lining, and […]

Area 51 has sparked millions of conspiracy theories, books, movies, and televisions shows. So, after the last All Star Game visited the nebula, Nike has decided to circle back down the Milky Way, and return to the 3rd planet away from the sun, and focus on something that is somewhat unknown in the United States. […]

Most of us have had contact with DMV Sneakers, and if you haven’t, you should start right now! He is a humble guy out of the DMV who really looks out for anyone who cherishes a fresh pair of sneakers. If you are looking to buy, or sell, @EaglesandHeat is always one of the first […]

The Nike LeBron 10 “BHM” may be the only sneaker from this year’s pack that actually looks like it belongs, as compared to past BHM releases. Nike used the same BHM inspired print along the midsole, tongue tab, outsole, sock liner, and very subtly on the branding. Nike gave this LeBron 10 the smoky outsole […]

We’re back! After a long holiday hiatus, we will be back in full-swing starting this week. We finally got a look at this year’s Black History Month pack, and the Air Jordan I was particularly interesting. While the colors are confusing to most (in relation to past BHM colorways), it’s guaranteed to turn some heads. […]

Day 18: Stay tuned to MidwestSole.com , @MidwestSole on Instagram, and @ericmatenaer on Instagram as he embarks on the 25 Days of Kickmas, a different pair of kicks every day until Christmas; rain, snow, or sunshine.

Contrary to popular belief, reselling sneakers is not for everyone. We welcome competition, but do not at all recommend taking up reselling sneakers as a way to either get some extra cash or as a full-time job and here’s why… Reselling is expensive, period. If you are serious about selling sneakers and want it to […]

Day 17: Stay tuned to MidwestSole.com , @MidwestSole on Instagram, and @ericmatenaer on Instagram as he embarks on the 25 Days of Kickmas, a different pair of kicks every day until Christmas; rain, snow, or sunshine.

Day 16: Stay tuned to MidwestSole.com , @MidwestSole on Instagram, and @ericmatenaer on Instagram as he embarks on the 25 Days of Kickmas, a different pair of kicks every day until Christmas; rain, snow, or sunshine.

Day 15: Stay tuned to MidwestSole.com , @MidwestSole on Instagram, and @ericmatenaer on Instagram as he embarks on the 25 Days of Kickmas, a different pair of kicks every day until Christmas; rain, snow, or sunshine.

2012 has been a year full of Air Force 1 releases, in a great attempt to bring the classic model back to the spotlight. As a longtime fan of the Air Force 1, I’m happy with the strides they are taking with new colorways and collaborations. However, the revival doesn’t stop at the end of […]

If you live in NY and are still licking your wounds from missing out on the top releases of 2012, you’re getting another shot. Moe’s Sneaker Spot is opening a new location, sending 2012 out with a bang. There is a long list of 2012 releases that will be available at the Grand Opening, so […]

Here is the second installment of Nike Basketball “Christmas” kicks line. The LeBron X is all wrapped up in its normal holiday colorway that has been present for both the 8 and 9. The LeBron X features an all red upper with a red with black speckle midsole, and then features a red air unit. […]

Day 11: Stay tuned to MidwestSole.com , @MidwestSole on Instagram, and @ericmatenaer on Instagram as he embarks on the 25 Days of Kickmas, a different pair of kicks every day until Christmas; rain, snow, or sunshine.

Day 10: Stay tuned to MidwestSole.com , @MidwestSole on Instagram, and @ericmatenaer on Instagram as he embarks on the 25 Days of Kickmas, a different pair of kicks every day until Christmas; rain, snow, or sunshine.

Day 9: Stay tuned to MidwestSole.com , @MidwestSole on Instagram, and @ericmatenaer on Instagram as he embarks on the 25 Days of Kickmas, a different pair of kicks every day until Christmas; rain, snow, or sunshine.

From low to high, from copper to an explosion of blue, red, and green, the KD V heads in quite the different direction this Christmas compared the KD IV from X-mas 2011. Originally dubbed the “Ugly Christmas Sweater” KD V, after new pictures have surfaced revealing a more detailed look of the upper and insole, […]

Day 8: Stay tuned to MidwestSole.com , @MidwestSole on Instagram, and @ericmatenaer on Instagram as he embarks on the 25 Days of Kickmas, a different pair of kicks every day until Christmas; rain, snow, or sunshine.

Day 7: Stay tuned to MidwestSole.com , @MidwestSole on Instagram, and @ericmatenaer on Instagram as he embarks on the 25 Days of Kickmas, a different pair of kicks every day until Christmas; rain, snow, or sunshine.

Day 6: Stay tuned to MidwestSole.com , @MidwestSole on Instagram, and @ericmatenaer on Instagram as he embarks on the 25 Days of Kickmas, a different pair of kicks every day until Christmas; rain, snow, or sunshine.

Day 5: Stay tuned to MidwestSole.com , @MidwestSole on Instagram, and @ericmatenaer on Instagram as he embarks on the 25 Days of Kickmas, a different pair of kicks every day until Christmas; rain, snow, or sunshine.

Day 4: Stay tuned to MidwestSole.com , @MidwestSole on Instagram, and @ericmatenaer on Instagram as he embarks on the 25 Days of Kickmas, a different pair of kicks every day until Christmas; rain, snow, or sunshine.

If you’re looking for performance reviews on the latest releases, you obviously go to @Nightwing2303 and KicksOnCourt.com, but if you’re looking for reviews for casual wear you need to follow @WeAreTheTrend on twitter and subscribe to his YouTube Channel. Now you may think we are promoting his channel because he is the newest member of […]

Attention all new comers, please do your research. I understand, being new sucks; I just started being a serious collector less than a year ago, so I am in the same boat. If you have been surfing Instagram, or been paying any attention to some real OG sneakerheads, almost daily they are laughing at someone […]

Day 3: Stay tuned to MidwestSole.com , @MidwestSole on Instagram, and @ericmatenaer on Instagram as he embarks on the 25 Days of Kickmas, a different pair of kicks every day until Christmas; rain, snow, or sunshine.

Day 2: Stay tuned to MidwestSole.com , @MidwestSole on Instagram, and @ericmatenaer on Instagram as he embarks on the 25 Days of Kickmas, a different pair of kicks every day until Christmas; rain, snow, or sunshine.

Day 1: Stay tuned to MidwestSole.com , @MidwestSole on Instagram, and @ericmatenaer on Instagram as he embarks on the 25 Days of Kickmas, a different pair of kicks every day until Christmas; rain, snow, or sunshine.

The Air Force 1 has been blessed with a handful of great colorways this year, and the Black/Challenge Red Lows are definitely one of them. Featuring black uppers, a swoosh fading from Challenge Red to Black, and Grey speckled midsoles,

The Nike Way Up was originally released in 1995 and worn by players such as Scottie Pippen, Kevin Garnett, and Dennis Rodman. Retaining the original look, the Nike Way Up is releasing sometime in 2013. Stay tuned for

While you’re anxiously awaiting the release of the Nike SB Koston 2, check out this hybrid Nike SB Koston 1 x Air Max 90. Featuring a great mix of influences from both the Air Max 90 and Nike SB Koston 1, these will be available in Tan/Red and Black/Volt colorways this October.

Outside of the “Persona Pack,” Jordan Brand is releasing a couple of solid retro IX’s in 2012. While the Air Jordan IX “Cool Grey” has been a fan favorite, the Air Jordan IX “Olive” has not gotten as much love. The light grey durabuck uppers of the Air Jordan IX “Cool Grey” are wrapped with a […]

Although there are still too many releases left in 2012 to name, we are getting a preview of the Spring 2013 lineup from Nike SB. Featuring a wide range of colorways and materials, Nike SB is not holding back in the 1st quarter of next year. Check out the preview below.

The Nike Zoom KD IV was definitely one of Nike’s best sellers during its run. However, the Nike KD V is not off to the same start. The Nike KD V has been under scrutiny since the first pictures leaked, with many people complaining of its more basketball style rather than casual. What everyone needs […]

The LeBron 10 has had major buzz within the sneaker community the last few days as official pictures and an official release date were given to the LeBron 10+ “Crown Jewel.” Now we have been blessed with high quality pictures of 2 new colorways. Pictures of the LeBron 10 “Cutting Jade” have been floating around for […]

The Nike Store located at 669 N. Michigan Ave in Chicago was closed March 12 for remodeling, temporarily laying off 160 workers. The remodeling is part of a Nike rebranding strategy taking place at Nike Stores across the nation. While we are not sure what the new Nike Chicago will look like, it has been confirmed […]

BAPE and UNDFTD, two of the biggest names in clothing and design, team up with adidas to bring you 3 new sneakers. There are 2 different Campus colorways and 1 ZX 5000; all 3 pairs feature BAPE’s infamous camouflage print covering the sock-liners and tongues of the Campus colorways, and the uppers and toe caps […]

The rumored Grape/Laney V’s pack from 2011 had many sneakerheads ready to empty their wallets to secure what are grails to many. But 2011 came and went, and the pack never dropped. Although that was a big disappointment, we can now look forward to the Air Jordan V “Grape” dropping by itself in May 2013. […]

This Nike SB x Levi’s collab featured 2 different colorways of the Nike SB Dunk Low; black and indigo denim. Both sneakers have red accents, including Levi’s logo on the heel. They are available now at some retailers, so grab your pair before this limited release is gone.

NSW is not giving wallets a break in 2012 as they continue releasing must-have sneakers. The Nike Dunk High is a classic model coming from NSW, so utilizing the J Pack theme they used on the Nike Dunk Low J Pack was bound to happen sooner or later. Featuring the same color blocking as the […]

I was talking with Swoboda earlier and he mentioned the Supreme AF1’s . Since I’ve really been getting back into AF1’s I decided to make a PERSONAL top 5 AF1 list of 2012. Again, this is my PERSONAL list, and yes it does include GR’s; but not everything I like is limited. Nike kind of seems to be attempting […]

Sneakerheads were blindsided around 2 weeks ago by swirling rumors of a re-release of the Air Jordan IV “Thunder.” No one could confirm, but it seemed likely as 2012 is the 23rd anniversary of the Jordan IV. Well now that Marqueesole has pictures up, the rumors seem to be confirmed, and the date set for […]

It seems like yesterday that sneakerheads were lining up to grab the latest Supreme x Nike SB Dunk Low; but that was July 19, 10 long years after the first Supreme Dunk Low released. While many collectors may have missed out on that drop, they may get another chance in the near future to secure […]

Those of you who did not like the LeBron 9 as much as the LeBron 8 are in luck. The silhouette of the LeBron 10 is very similar to 8; full length air and no weave pattern. Unfortunately, the price tag reportedly takes a 5%-10% jump for the base model, and the + model will […]

Nike Basketball pushed back the KD IV “Gold Medal” from its original release date once, and it now potentially aligns with the release dates of 3 other “Gold Medal” sneakers. September 29 may prove to be a hectic day for the sneaker community if Nike officially decides to drop the KD IV “Gold Medal,” LeBron […]

The announcement of a new Penny Hardaway signature sneaker shocked and confused the sneaker community. However, the design and confirmed colorways do the fifth sneaker in Penny’s signature line enough justice to justify the new sig. Check them out for yourself, and stay tuned for release info. -via Marqueesole

The early pics of the Air Jordan V “Fire Red” 2013 retro peaked a lot of sneakerheads’ interest; especially since the Royal I’s of 2013 are releasing with the Nike Air tongue tag branding. The question many asked was whether or not JB would give the same treatment to the Jordan V heel. However, all-angle […]